Girl
Virginia
maiden, pure
About Virginia
Few names possess Virginia's stately dignity and historical resonance. This distinguished choice has adorned queens, scholars, and trailblazers throughout centuries, establishing a legacy of strength and grace. Virginia balances formality with warmth, offering multiple nickname possibilities while maintaining its full-form elegance. The name suggests cultivation, intelligence, and classic American heritage. Parents selecting Virginia demonstrate confidence in traditional values while providing their daughter with a name that commands respect in any setting. Its literary associations and geographic connections add depth and richness, making Virginia a substantive choice for families who appreciate names with gravitas.
Popularity of the Name Virginia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #99 | |||
| 1881 | #101 | |||
| 1882 | #94 | |||
| 1883 | #105 | |||
| 1884 | #105 | |||
| 1885 | #103 | |||
| 1886 | #96 | |||
| 1887 | #101 | |||
| 1888 | #100 | |||
| 1889 | #101 | |||
| 1890 | #100 | |||
| 1891 | #97 | |||
| 1892 | #101 | |||
| 1893 | #97 | |||
| 1894 | #91 | |||
| 1895 | #88 | |||
| 1896 | #89 | |||
| 1897 | #84 | |||
| 1898 | #78 | |||
| 1899 | #75 | |||
| 1900 | #74 | |||
| 1901 | #76 | |||
| 1902 | #67 | |||
| 1903 | #63 | |||
| 1904 | #59 | |||
| 1905 | #53 | |||
| 1906 | #51 | |||
| 1907 | #41 | |||
| 1908 | #35 | |||
| 1909 | #30 | |||
| 1910 | #29 | |||
| 1911 | #26 | |||
| 1912 | #20 | |||
| 1913 | #15 | |||
| 1914 | #14 | |||
| 1915 | #12 | |||
| 1916 | #10 | |||
| 1917 | #10 | |||
| 1918 | #7 | |||
| 1919 | #7 | |||
| 1920 | #7 | |||
| 1921 | #6 | |||
| 1922 | #7 | |||
| 1923 | #7 | |||
| 1924 | #7 | |||
| 1925 | #7 | |||
| 1926 | #8 | |||
| 1927 | #8 | |||
| 1928 | #9 | |||
| 1929 | #11 | |||
| 1930 | #12 | |||
| 1931 | #12 | |||
| 1932 | #14 | |||
| 1933 | #15 | |||
| 1934 | #15 | |||
| 1935 | #16 | |||
| 1936 | #14 | |||
| 1937 | #16 | |||
| 1938 | #22 | |||
| 1939 | #21 | #194 | ||
| 1940 | #21 | #172 | ||
| 1941 | #23 | #187 | ||
| 1942 | #23 | #129 | ||
| 1943 | #25 | #147 | ||
| 1944 | #26 | #114 | ||
| 1945 | #28 | #148 | ||
| 1946 | #31 | #143 | ||
| 1947 | #34 | #139 | ||
| 1948 | #36 | #127 | ||
| 1949 | #39 | #107 | ||
| 1950 | #43 | #108 | ||
| 1951 | #47 | #118 | ||
| 1952 | #49 | #124 | ||
| 1953 | #53 | #105 | ||
| 1954 | #61 | #95 | ||
| 1955 | #66 | #111 | ||
| 1956 | #75 | #115 | ||
| 1957 | #75 | #124 | ||
| 1958 | #85 | #123 | ||
| 1959 | #93 | #116 | ||
| 1960 | #102 | #123 | ||
| 1961 | #103 | #156 | ||
| 1962 | #105 | #164 | ||
| 1963 | #103 | #150 | ||
| 1964 | #109 | #145 | #256 | |
| 1965 | #115 | #115 | #261 | |
| 1966 | #122 | #169 | #275 | |
| 1967 | #135 | #168 | #353 | |
| 1968 | #131 | #141 | #326 | |
| 1969 | #138 | #173 | #302 | |
| 1970 | #146 | #126 | #362 | |
| 1971 | #150 | #183 | #465 | |
| 1972 | #164 | #115 | #427 | |
| 1973 | #151 | #141 | #507 | |
| 1974 | #160 | #170 | #338 | |
| 1975 | #156 | #169 | #454 | |
| 1976 | #160 | #161 | #343 | |
| 1977 | #169 | #250 | #467 | |
| 1978 | #165 | #318 | #301 | |
| 1979 | #169 | #179 | ||
| 1980 | #160 | #281 | #397 | |
| 1981 | #159 | #200 | #531 | |
| 1982 | #164 | #202 | ||
| 1983 | #165 | #191 | ||
| 1984 | #188 | #213 | ||
| 1985 | #196 | #222 | #592 | |
| 1986 | #192 | #201 | ||
| 1987 | #212 | #288 | #485 | |
| 1988 | #202 | #360 | ||
| 1989 | #215 | #265 | ||
| 1990 | #215 | #259 | ||
| 1991 | #235 | #287 | #540 | |
| 1992 | #257 | #339 | #493 | |
| 1993 | #265 | #512 | #473 | |
| 1994 | #295 | #282 | #665 | |
| 1995 | #307 | #309 | #532 | |
| 1996 | #294 | #548 | ||
| 1997 | #356 | #535 | ||
| 1998 | #362 | #716 | ||
| 1999 | #359 | #787 | ||
| 2000 | #366 | #645 | ||
| 2001 | #387 | #645 | ||
| 2002 | #371 | |||
| 2003 | #408 | |||
| 2004 | #440 | #823 | ||
| 2005 | #445 | |||
| 2006 | #505 | |||
| 2007 | #542 | |||
| 2008 | #560 | |||
| 2009 | #614 | |||
| 2010 | #599 | |||
| 2011 | #574 | |||
| 2012 | #578 | |||
| 2013 | #550 | |||
| 2014 | #583 | |||
| 2015 | #523 | |||
| 2016 | #514 | |||
| 2017 | #513 | |||
| 2018 | #537 | |||
| 2019 | #534 | |||
| 2020 | #581 | |||
| 2021 | #544 | |||
| 2022 | #540 | |||
| 2023 | #560 | |||
| 2024 | #507 | |||
| 2025 | #526 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Virginia
Names Similar to Virginia
Nicknames for Virginia
- Ginny
- Virgie
- Ginia
- Ginger
Famous People Named Virginia
| Virginia Woolf | English writer and pioneer of modernist literature |
| Virginia Apgar | American obstetrical anesthetist and creator of the Apgar Score |
| Virginia Dare | The first English child born in the Americas, in 1587 |
| Virginia Ruzici | Romanian former professional tennis player and French Open champion |
| Virginia McKenna | English actress and wildlife campaigner |
| Virginia Madsen | American actress and Academy Award nominee |
| Virginia Williams | American actress known for her roles in TV shows and films |
| Virginia Vallejo | Colombian journalist and author |
| Virginia Postrel | American author and political and cultural commentator |
| Virginia Gibson | American dancer, singer, and actress |
| Virginia Johnson | American blues singer and pianist |
| Virginia Hey | Australian actress and dancer |
| Virginia Gilmore | American film and stage actress |
| Virginia Gregg | American actress and voice artist |
| Virginia O'Brien | American actress and singer |
| Virginia Mayo | American actress and dancer |
| Virginia Hill | American organized crime figure |
| Virginia Lacy Jones | African American civil rights leader |
Characters Named Virginia
| Virginia Woolf | A fictionalized version of the writer in the novel "The Hours" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Weasley | A character in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Virginia Venit | Love interest in the movie "Happy Gilmore" |
| Virginia Hill | A character in the TV show "Boardwalk Empire" |
| Virginia Johnson | Character in the TV show "Masters of Sex" |
| Virginia "Pepper" Snapple | Character in the webcomic "Homestuck" |
| Virginia Slims | A character in the musical "Heathers" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Sloan | Character in the TV show "The West Wing" |
| Virginia "Ginny" O'Keefe | Character in the movie "Friday Night Lights" |
| Virginia "Ginger" Ventura | A character in the movie "Casino" |
| Virginia "Pepper" Potts | Character in the "Iron Man" movie series |
| Virginia "Ginny" Doyle | Character in the movie "A League of Their Own" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Fanning | Character in the movie "All Over the Guy" |
| Virginia Clemm | Character in the graphic novel "From Hell" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Brown | A character in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" |
| Virginia "Ginny" Brissac | Character in the movie "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" |
| Virginia Lewis | Character in the TV show "Supernatural" |